Biography
"Pretentious doesn't just sound like a great band -- Pretentious is a great band in its own right.
In a world that's full of rock & roll pretenders, this group of gifted players is the real deal."
David Wild
Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone
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"I've got to say, the band Pretentious was right on the money. There are tribute bands and then there are Great Tribute Bands. This is one of them. I highly recommend this show."
Brad Mercer
KDGL - The Eagle 106.9 Palm Springs, CA
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Pretentious is L.A.'s original tribute to The Pretenders, faithfully recreating the classic Pretenders' live show from the 80's, including Pretenders' hits like "Middle of The Road", “Back on The Chain Gang”, and "I'll Stand by You".
Hynde and company are definitive rock icons, and Pretentious have captured the essence of the Pretenders spirit with their spot-on renditions of timeless Pretenders’ songs. Playing hallmark Pretenders classics like "Precious", "Mystery Achievement", “Tattooed Love Boys” and "Brass in Pocket", Pretentious pays homage to the original Pretenders line-up of Chrissie Hynde, Martin Chambers, James Honeyman-Scott and Pete Farndon.
With the eerily Hynde-like vocals and punctuating rhythm guitar of Dina Gathe (in the role of Chrissie Hynde), the thumping bass of Mike Bear (as Pete Farndon), the energetic drumming of Eddie DeJoy (as Martin Chambers), and the unabashed guitar solos of Brian Keith (as James Honeyman-Scott), the Pretentious live show offers an authentic recreation of the pure rock and roll energy and Hynde sensuality that have made the Pretenders world famous.
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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE PRETENDERS
- 17 Top 40 U.S. Hits
- 8 TOP TEN U.S. HITS
- 3 TOP TEN U.S. ALBUMS
- 4 Gold Albums, 2 Platinum
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees (2005)
- Pretenders (debut album, platinum) was named one of the best albums of all time by VH1 (#52) and Rolling Stone (#155)
PRETENTIOUS IN THE LINE-UP
Very versatile…
Over the years, The Pretenders have toured with The Who, Neil Young, The Stray Cats, B-52’s, U2, and ZZ Top to name a few.
Pretentious’ set is always high-energy, and runs the gamut -- from driving, upbeat, edgy rock to pop.
Pretentious matches well with:
* Classic Rock (examples: The Who, Neil Young, AC/DC, Aerosmith, The Doors, Boston, Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin)
* 80s Nights (examples: The Cure, The Cars, Duran Duran, The Clash, Oingo Boingo, Ramones)
* Pop Music (examples: Journey, U2)
* Female-fronted Rock (examples: Pat Benatar, Blondie, etc.)
Instrumentation
Dina Gathe ("Chrissie") - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Mike Bear ("Pete") - Bass, Backing Vocals
Eddie DeJoy ("Martin") - Drums, Backing Vocals
Brian Keith ("James") - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Discography
Links
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